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In The Cobwebs of My Mind: Surviving a Brain Aneurysm

A recollection of surviving a brain aneurysm. From the article ‘In the Cobwebs of my Mind’ from edge magazine. “The subarachnoid space is where the cerebral spinal fluid circulates and is responsible for protecting your brain from injury. Serving as a cushion. A hemorrhage in this space can cause a coma, paralysis and even death.” — […]

The Bee Foundation Advocated for Increased Brain Aneurysm Research Funding at 2017 Lobby Day

The Bee Foundation traveled to Washington, D.C. on March 29th, 2017 to lobby for increased funding for brain aneurysm research and to support Ellie’s Law (H.R. 1648) which is a Bill to authorize an increase in federal funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) brain aneurysm research. It was a very successful day, as we […]

The Bee Foundation to Host Rep. Meehan, Survivors to Urge Brain Aneurysm Research Funding, Support on Friday

WAYNE, Pa. – The Bee Foundation, one of the region’s largest brain aneurysm awareness, research, and advocacy organizations, will host U.S. Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-7) along with survivors and advocates on Friday to urge lawmakers to authorize more federal funding to combat brain aneurysms and provide resources to patients who have suffered aneurysms.

Their daughter died from a brain aneurysm. Now this Apex family is lobbying Congress with The Bee Foundation and The Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

Ellie Helton of Apex was 14 when an aneurysm on her brain stem ruptured, causing her to have a fatal stroke. She is the namesake of new legislation that would fund research into aneurysms.

Ellie’s Law, Calling for Further Brain Aneurysm Research Funding at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, is Being Reviewed by the US House of Representatives

One in 50 people are in danger of suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. Forty percent of those who do experience a rupture are likely to die. Awareness and research for this deadly condition needs to be an important item on the federal agenda. The cost of losing lives to brain aneurysms is real and measurable – […]

The US Senate Resolution 176 Designates September 2015 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month

In celebration of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, The Bee Foundation will host their 2nd Annual Honey Bash Gala on September 19th, 2015 raising awareness and funds for critical research. On this special evening we will unite the national thought leaders, advocates, and researchers dedicated to brain aneurysm research, featuring grant award recipients, guest speakers and […]

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Discusses The Need For Brain Aneurysm Research

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Discusses The Need For Brain Aneurysm Research VIEW HERE Meet Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke is Brooklyn native proud of her Jamaican heritage, attended the New York City public schools, graduated from Oberlin College, and was a recipient of the prestigious APPAM/Sloan Fellowship in Public Policy and Policy Analysis. […]

US Representative Renee Ellmers Lobbies Legislators For Further Brain Aneurysm Research

US Representative Renee Ellmers Discusses Important Legislation for Further Brain Aneurysm Research. VIEW HERE The Mission of The Bee Foundation is to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and increase funding for innovative research that changes lives. We are building a robust and dynamic brain aneurysm research community with our Scientific Advisory Board, donors and […]

TV Anchor’s Husband Lobbies Congress After Wife Dies Of An Aneurysm

Todd Crawford has an air of determination in his voice, pragmatism even. To hear him talk about what he was doing on Capitol Hill last week, you might not know the extent of his pain. But eight weeks ago he faced the biggest blow of his life – his wife, Lisa Colagrossi, a TV journalist […]

Senator Markey Introduces Resolution Declaring September Brain Aneurysm Month

Senator Markey Introduces Resolution Declaring September Brain Aneurysm Month Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Washington (February 11, 2014) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today introduced Senate Resolution 353 designating the month of September 2014 as “National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month” in order to raise awareness about the danger of brain aneurysms, educate the public about […]

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Citizens of the Week: Erin Kreszl & Christine Kondra – Spreading Brain Aneurysm Awareness

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